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Most Helpful Favorable Review

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

AWESOME book!

I recently picked this book up just because I needed something to read. I bought it because it was the cheapest there, and boy am I glad. I couldn't put it down! I just finished reading it, and just ordered man and wife. I can't wait to read it...with how good this boo...

I recently picked this book up just because I needed something to read. I bought it because it was the cheapest there, and boy am I glad. I couldn't put it down! I just finished reading it, and just ordered man and wife. I can't wait to read it...with how good this book was, I can only imagine how great the next one will be. I guarantee anyone who reads this book, will LOVE it!

posted by Anonymous on June 1, 2003

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Most Helpful Critical Review

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

It must be me, I just do not see this as a 4 or 5 star book. I

It must be me, I just do not see this as a 4 or 5 star book. It was like a Lifetime movie and I did not enjoy it at all. I would not recommend it.

posted by 10928525 on July 11, 2013

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It must be me, I just do not see this as a 4 or 5 star book. I

It must be me, I just do not see this as a 4 or 5 star book. It was like a Lifetime movie and I did not enjoy it at all. I would not recommend it.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted June 1, 2003

AWESOME book!

I recently picked this book up just because I needed something to read. I bought it because it was the cheapest there, and boy am I glad. I couldn't put it down! I just finished reading it, and just ordered man and wife. I can't wait to read it...with how good this book was, I can only imagine how great the next one will be. I guarantee anyone who reads this book, will LOVE it!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted July 18, 2009

Loved Man and Boy

I read this book for a book club that I belong to with 8 other friends. A friend of mine introduced this book to me, and at first I was a bit hesitant. After reading the first two pages, I immediately became hooked! This story will make you laugh and cry. I definately recommend this book to anyone looking for a nice, easy read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted March 28, 2004

absolutely beautiful

i picked up this book thinking I would just give it a try and see what it was about. surprisingly enough, this book was hilarious and at the same time, very touching. i laughed out loud and was in tears at various times while reading it.

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Anonymous

Posted June 25, 2003

Good Book to read

This book makes you actually believe that men can be decent, honest fathers. It makes you look at things from a different perspective. Tony Parsons is a very talented writer and I was very impressed with this book.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted December 16, 2014

Sorry

Men can be decent and good fathers, i agree. But as husbands, not a chance

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Anonymous

Posted July 2, 2014

Man and Boy

Wise, heart tugging story that offers a lesson on love not soon to be forgotten. Excellant and I urge you to share this families love story. You won't be let down. Enjoy!!

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Anonymous

Posted May 27, 2003

For Father's Day

A book I would recommend for single fathers everywhere is 'Man and Boy' by Tony Parsons. Parsons brings to life Harry Silver, a married man with a young son and a good paying job in the media. He throws it all away, after a one night affair with a co-worker. The intriguing part of 'Man and Boy,' was how Tony Parsons brought to light the issues a single father must face when raising a child alone. Single fathers could relate to this huge issue.

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Anonymous

Posted November 19, 2002

Excellent Read

Just finished this book. I couldn't put it down. All the funny, tragicomic antics that Harry goes through learning what it means to be a single parent, and the heart wrenching scenes between Harry and his father made me reach for the Kleenex. I can't recommend this one enough!

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Anonymous

Posted December 1, 2002

Incredible!

I accidentally bought this book thinking it was "About a Boy" (also a good read) And what a pleasant mistake! Sounds cliche but I really did laugh and cry outloud. What an incredible find!

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Anonymous

Posted August 25, 2002

Great Story

This book was incredible. I found myself laughing out loud and crying to the point that I had to stop to pick up on my reading later on. His next book will come out next year and I can't wait to read it. Be on the look out for 'Man and Wife'

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Anonymous

Posted July 4, 2002

outstanding

a very well written and easy to read book. James Brown said he cried five times and laughed out loud four and i have to agree with him.

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Anonymous

Posted July 9, 2002

Great first Novel

I picked this book up while grocery shopping, just because I wanted a summer read, I am so glad I did. This book is really good and strikes me as a reality book. So much of this book happens everyday in real life. This book is great for woman because it is from a guys point of view on things, And also the high school age readers would enjoy this book, and possibly learn from it Without being lectured. I won't tell the total story line, but the main character finds himself becoming a father and husband earlier than he could prepare himself for?!

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Anonymous

Posted July 27, 2002

the best

i just picked this book up and just started reading this book and i just cant put it down i wanted to stay up all night and just read it i love it and i know you will too its just the best and i cant wait to read more from him when he makes more wow it was the best i loved it

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Anonymous

Posted January 6, 2002

Couldn't Put It Down

Excellently written! I couldn't wait to finish the book. Parsons managed to write the way we think - the way thoughts run through our head. I was skeptical at first about reviews saying 'you'll laugh and you'll cry' but that's exactly what I did.

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A must read

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Anonymous

Posted November 27, 2001

Great Real Life Story.

Great book! Just because this guy came from the daily Mirror does not mean that he can't write a sophisticated book. It was tough to read those last 50 pages without a tear in the eye. Watch out for 'One for my baby' which is even better.

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Anonymous

Posted November 14, 2001

Modern day Dickens

Wow! Gripping, poignant stuff! Right up there with the likes of Nick Hornby and Irvine Welsh, Tony Parsons has joined that group of British authors who are able to portray everyday life with the pathos, sentiment and universal appeal that will have everyone waiting desperately for his next book!!!

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Anonymous

Posted September 22, 2001

A MUST READ!!

I rarely read novels for pleasure, but this novel has gotten me interested in reading again. This book is so good you won't be able to put it down. I can't wait for Parsons second novel!

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Anonymous

Posted July 10, 2001

Read Or Miss Out on a Great Book

It is great how this book talks about people. The characters seem really real. A must read.

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